Overall score
Kingston
63.7/100
Red Hill
54.8/100
Kingston vs Red Hill, ACT suburb comparison
Kingston for families and schools; Red Hill for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KingstonRed Hill
Crime rate
Kingston
18.0 / 1k
Red Hill
12.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kingston
664
Red Hill
121
Population
Kingston
6,579
Red Hill
3,146
Metric leadKingston 6Red Hill 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kingston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Red Hill is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Kingston pulls ahead on schools and education options and walkability, whereas Red Hill is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Kingston suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Red Hill is the stronger match for retirees and investors.